Fiscal Management

Effective fiscal management of government is key to any successful community. Michigan State University Extension works to provide training to local elected leaders and government employees in Michigan’s 1,858 local units of government, including townships, villages, cities and counties. There are also 608 school districts, 456 special purpose authorities, 14 multi-county regions, 12 federally recognized tribal nations, and many come to MSU Extension for evidence-based advice on fiscal management. Extension educators also assist local officials by offering training in planning and project management, funding tools, budgeting, and record keeping.

December 23, 2014 | Kurt H. Schindler | Michigan county government was organized around the idea that popularly elected laypeople were the best form of local government. Later, needs started to shift toward a more central and professional public administration model.

December 23, 2014 | Kurt H. Schindler | Michigan county Government was organized around the idea that electing laypeople was the best form of local government. Later, needs started to shift toward a more central and professional public administration model.

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